tersely

[turs-lee]

adverb

1. in an effectively concise manner; succinctly.

   This phenomenally prolific creator of tersely plotted psychological thrillers deserves to be on your bookshelves.

   The ordinance fulfills the tersely and clearly worded language of the city's comprehensive plan.

2. in an abruptly concise manner; brusquely.

   “Maybe that's my business,” replied the girl tersely as she turned away.

Other Word Forms

• untersely adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of tersely¹

terse ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The tersely written account said that “many” officials thought a rate cut wouldn’t be warranted in December but that “several” thought a reduction “could well be appropriate.”

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He then demands that she report to his home office, where, moments after she steps into the room, he tersely says, “Sit,” as if issuing a command to another canine.

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In contrast to the enthusiasm many displayed, Newsom responded tersely with a text message: “Hiking. Will call back.”

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The manager insults Kier in kind, who tersely thanks him for the "feedback," referring to him as "Seth" before shutting down.

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When asked if he still had confidence in his Senate counterpart, he tersely replied: "Next question."

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